Set of two minimalist Brass Wall Lights Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall lights Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of two modernist wall lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s. It is made from solid brass with a loo...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Earthy Time Warp Wall Sconce Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
The two organically shaped ‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and stems of trees while symbolically representing the ...
Ceramic
Pair Facetted Crystal & Chrome Sconces / Prism Glass Wall Lights by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Together with the mirror-polished backplate, this creates a soft, pleasant illumination with captivating light effects. The sconces can be switched on and off via a wall switch or th...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Nordic Reindeer LED Wall Light, Wireless Motion Sensor
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dimensions Width: 8.27 in. (21 cm) Depth: 2.56 in. (6.5 cm) Height: 5.91 in. (15 cm) Materials Plastic Description Inspired by 1950s Scandinavian design, this charming reindeer-sh...
Plastic
$427Sale Price|38% Off
1980s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconce by IKEA, Bamboo Design
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round hand-braided Nordic modern bamboo wall light manufactured by IKEA in the 1980s. White lacquered metal mount and original wiring with switch and plug-in. Label on mount. Great v...
Metal
Ceiling wall light by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger 1970
By S.A. Boulanger, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in KUTNO, PL
This spectacular lamp, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for the Belgian company Boulanger, is a modernist Sputnik-style chandelier that impresses with both its form and lighting effect. ...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still made i...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Series03 Wall Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a dark patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and handstitched edges. Hand-dyed braided cot...
Brass
Series03 Wall Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a polished unlacquered finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and handstitched edges. Hand-dyed braid...
Brass
Nemo Applique Cylindrique Petite Wall Scone in Light Blue
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand designed Applique Cylindrique for her mountain chalet Le Vieux Matelot in Saint Nicolas de Véroce in the early 30s. Perriand’s interest in pivoting screens reflect...
Metal
Pair of French Midcentury Sconces, Maison Arlus, Lunel Wall Lights
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful pair of French midcentury sconces, in the style of Maison Arlus and Lunel, features textured glass tubes on a black lacquered steel back plate with brass details and s...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Patinated Brass Pair Sconces Wall Lights Acking 1950
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Vienna, AT
The E 14 socket is surrounded from an oval piece decorated with stamped holes, which gives a charming feel and wonderful light. Each sconce shows a pull switch cord ended with a wood...
Brass
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) - Acapulco Blue
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) Design: Tristan Lohner Fermob continues to expand its indoor and outdoor lighting universe with Mooon!, introducing its first wired, LED, ...
Aluminum
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) - Red Ochre
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) Design: Tristan Lohner Fermob continues to expand its indoor and outdoor lighting universe with Mooon!, introducing its first wired, LED, ...
Aluminum
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) - Black Cherry
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
Fermob - MOOON! Wall Light Ø15 cm (5.9 in) Design: Tristan Lohner Fermob continues to expand its indoor and outdoor lighting universe with Mooon!, introducing its first wired, LED, ...
Aluminum
Doria Midcentury Wall Lamp Sconce Glass Tubes Vintage, German, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with two clear textured glass tubes with brass base and mounted on white lacquered metal. Manufactured by German Doria Leuchten in the 19...
Metal, Brass
Perfect Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Fan Wall Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Even when the lights are switched off, these sconces have a strong sculptural presence, but when the light is switched on the natural beauty of the alabaster really comes to life.
Alabaster, Metal
$836Sale Price|20% Off
Original Danish Brass and Teak Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Denmark Decade: 1960s Description: This wall light was designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The wall fixation of t...
Metal
Exceptional Italian Hand Painted Holly Leaf Wall Sconce of Huge Scale
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunningly detailed wall light, hand crafted holly leaves interspersed with wisteria flowers, the entire piece has been painstakingly hand-painted, in vivid natural greens, autumnal ...
Iron
Arne Jacobsen Aj Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in black. The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today, his furniture and lighting ...
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in White
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ wall light for Louis Poulsen in white. The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today, his furniture and lighting ...
Zinc, Aluminum, Steel
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design.
Steel, Brass
Pair of Original Period Serge Mouille 'Œil' Wall Sconces, France, circa 1958
By Serge Mouille
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Rare pair of original period "Œil" wall sconces by Serge Mouille (1922 - 1988). France, circa 1956–1960.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design.
Steel, Brass
Minimalist Adjustable Swing Arm counterweight Brass Wall Light, Germany 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Germany Decade: 1950s This wall light was designed and produced in Germany in the 1950s. The wall fixation of this light and the large light ar...
Metal, Brass
Four Art Deco Style Cocoon Shape Midcentury Modern Era Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to the brackets inside they are easy to mount and they will arrive fully rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage, wherever you are. These alabaster sconce...
Alabaster, Aluminum
Link Medium Wall Light in Silver by Pablo Designs
By Peter Stathis, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Aluminum
Link Medium Wall Light in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Aluminum
German Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Model: 8671-311. Each Wall Sconce is composed metal structure and a piece of Murano glass.
Metal
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Pair of Large Crystal Glass Wall Lights / Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage Austrian made large pair of faceted crystal glass wall sconces, lights, lamps or luminaires by J.T.
Gold Plate, Brass
PRESS SAMPLE: Shell Plaster Wall Sconce. Photographed 1x, reconditioned as new.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
PRESS SAMPLE RE-CONDITIONED : Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio.
Plaster
Hollywood Regency Hans Kögl Gilded Metal Floral Leaf Monumental Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Pompous wall sconce with branches and leaves that hold five light bulbs.
Metal
Ancora W3 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The Ancora W3 is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops a hand-woven wicker shade and the directional stem features a conic shad...
Brass
Large Midcentury Sconce Acrylic and Brass 1960s 1970s Lucite Wall Lamp
Located in Mannheim, DE
The wall bracket is made of brass. Emits pleasant, glare-free light.
Brass
Monumental Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilded Wall Sconce By Hans Kogl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Chicago, IL
It also isn't visible from the front of the piece but it is an imperfection. This is a corded sconce (with a switch). Hans Kögl was famous for his light and table designs incorpora...
Metal
Taco De Luz 30 Wall Sconce in Black Patinated Hammered Brass
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A whimsical wall light that is characterised by an appealing simplicity and functions as a delicious source of smooth ambient lighting, thanks to its particular shape.
Brass
A Very Attractive Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Attractive Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Wall Light A very handsome wall light, the light is made in hand beaten copper, it is mounted on a copper back plate with a slight i...
Copper
Kaiser Idell Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light by Christian Dell
Located in Bern, CH
Bauhaus industrial scissor factory wall light designed by Christian Dell. Produced by Kaiser Idell in Germany during the 1930s. Metal construction with black powder coated metal. The...
Metal
Contemporary Blue Glazed Time Warp Wall Sconce Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
The two organically shaped ‘Time Warp’ wall sconces feature elongated forms that fold into themselves to resemble the branches and stems of trees while symbolically representing the ...
Ceramic
Peill & Putzer Large Round Op Art Glass Sconce, Wall Lamp, Flush Mount, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative round Op-Art wall light / sconce from the 1970s, manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany.
Aluminum
Pair of Directional Bumling Wall Sconces by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A refined pair of Swedish wall sconces from the celebrated Bumling series designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan.
Brass
$389Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of 1960s German Kinkeldey Prism Geometric Crystal Glass Wall Lights Sconces
By Kinkeldey
Located in London, England
A striking pair of original 1960s German wall lights or sconces by Kinkeldey, beautifully crafted with faceted prism crystal and chrome mounts.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Danish Modern Adjustable Brass Wall Light by Abo Metalkunst, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable brass wall light - sconce manufactured and designed by Abo Metalkunst in a style reminiscent of Hans Agne Jakobsson.
Brass
A pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten white oplaine and brass wall sconces
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Neuhaus Leuchten white oplaine and brass wall sconces each with 2 light fittings in each end and side switch.
Brass
$929Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 2 Murano Gold and Trasparent Wall Light, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 2 Elegant wall light with Murano glass. Accommodates one E27 screw-in bulbs, European standards, possible to switch for Usa. Measurements: 22 cm width Height 32 cm. 15 cm Depth.
Murano Glass
Original Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Design: Helena Tynell Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This fantastic glass wall light was designed by Helena...
Metal
Pair of American Cast Brass Neoclassical Style 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce nicely cast and having torchere style bodies complete with flame shaped finials atop circular backplates, the backplates issuing curved arms with large bobeches, retainin...
Brass
Taco De Luz 30 Wall Sconce, by Aristotelis Barakos, Satine Bronze
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A whimsical wall light that is characterised by an appealing simplicity and functions as a delicious source of smooth ambient lighting, thanks to its particular shape. Taco de Luz is...
Brass
Vittoriano Vigano for Arteluce, Rare Articulated Wall Light, Italian 1950s
By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a rare design, featuring Vigano's distinctive conical shade mounted on an articulated brass arm with circular wall mount. The hinged arm allows the shade to be moved in multi...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces in French Louis XV XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique electrified gilt bronze wall lights (sconces) in the French Louis XV / XVI style in the form of ribbons and tassels, each 31 1/2 inches tall, 12 in wide and 7 i...
Bronze
$766Sale Price|40% Off
Doria Wall Light, Murano Ice Glass Tubes, Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with four clear textured Murano ice glass tubes. Brass sides and white lacquered metal mount. Manufactured by German Doria Leuchten in th...
Brass, Metal
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Brass Wall Hanging Light, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Italy Decade: 1960s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. The wall fixation of this light and the li...
Metal, Brass
Austrian Crystal and Brass Pair of Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
They take one 60w max candelabra light bulb. Pull down on/off switch.
Crystal, Brass
Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four early wall lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Each lamp features three light sources, giving a soft light through the frosted opaline glass. The brass details show a nice soft patin...
Brass
$11,744Sale Price / item|20% Off
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 5 Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The light bulbs can be controlled together from the wall switch or independently with 2 switches (1 for the 3 upper arms, 1 for the 2 lower arms) installed on the mounting plate.
Aluminum, Steel
$7,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
Serge Mouille - Black Spider Sconce with 3 Arms
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This wall fixture is hardwired. Light is controlled by a wall switch.
Aluminum, Steel
$7,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
Serge Mouille - Black Spider Sconce with 3 Arms
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This wall fixture is hardwired. Light is controlled by a wall switch.
Aluminum, Steel
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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